4 NEWS Nominations sought for education awards NOMINATIONS are now open for the SA Excellence in Public Education Awards in recognition of the contributions the state’s educators make to the lives of children and young people. A new category structure for the fifth annual awards will result in 13 winners, up from seven in previous years. The categories include leadership, teaching, support staff, partnership innovation and lifetime achievement. Winners will be awarded a professional learning activity of their choice, with a total prize pool of up to $175,000. Visit www.decd.sa.gov.au/awards to nominate. Nominations close on July 3. Winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony on September 28. Primary turning point South East milk powder project to enhance economy From front page “This is really positive news for the region - our future lies in value-adding primary produce to create jobs and enhance the economy,” Mr Gandolfi told The South Eastern Times. “We are at the turning point in diversifying what we do in primary production.” Davenport Street, Millicent Ph: 8733 4303 ANDY’S BAKERY You could win a $1000 bank account by simply coming in and trying one of our award winning pies & sausage rolls baked fresh daily. open 6 daYs Mon to Fri 5am - 5pm sat 5am - 12.30pm shop 3, 4/6 davenport street, Millicent phone: 8733 4303 email: andysbakery19@gmail.com H WIN A $1000 bank account He said the council already exported a smorgasboard of products, including from the seafood, forestry, grain, meat, dairy and grain sectors. The mayor claimed China potentially presented “enormous” opportunities for the region. “Even if we are at maximum value-adding capacity, it would still only be a minor amount of what the Chinese could consume,” said Mr Gandolfi, who will head to China this month for a state trade mission. “The opportunities for us are endless.” He said one city the delegation was headed to was home to 10 million people. “This is an enormous market in South Australia,” association president David Basham said. “It will not only boost confidence and provide fresh opportunities in the region, but will benefit the entire state.” He said SADA worked with We are at the turning point in diversifying what we do in primary production Wattle Range Mayor Peter Gandolfi to supply - this is just the beginning,” Mr Gandolfi said. Meanwhile, South Australian Dairyfarmers Association (SADA) has also welcomed the announcement. “This investment will be a major stimulus to the industry the State Government to develop an investment strategy for the dairy industry, which highlighted the potential in the South East because of its climate, water resources and the significant amount of available land that is suitable for dairy farming. “A new company competing for milk and processing it at Penola is likely to see new dairy farms established and existing farms expand their operations to help meet demand,” Mr Basham said. “It also means more South Australian milk can be processed in our own state as with the closure of the United Dairy Power (UDP) plants at Murray Bridge and Jervois last week, most of our milk is now transported significant distances for processing interstate. “That is a logistical issue and considerable expense for processors and a lost opportunity for the local economy. “This new plant will be able to draw supplies from western Victoria and is within easy reach of other (state) dairy regions, such as the River and Lakes area and Fleurieu Peninsula.” Wooldridge granted leave to appeal four-year sentence From front page Wooldridge’s legal team believes his sentence was excessive given the circumstances of the accident and their client’s good character. They claim a suspended sentence would have been more appropriate. Wooldridge pleaded guilty to four counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious harm by dangerous driving. In a moment of lost concentration, Wooldridge’s utility vehicle overshot an intersection with the Princes Highway near Millicent, causing a three vehicle collision. The crash claimed the lives of Bev Khan, 68, from Horsham, as well as Mount Gambier mother Michelle Doyle, 45, and her two children, Joshua, 22, and Jessica, 16. Handing down sentence in March, Judge Barry Beazley described Wooldridge as “a pillar of your community, not a murderer”. “No sentence can do justice to the loss, pain and obvious anger of the families involved, but everyone must understand the defendant didn’t intend for this to happen,” Mr Beazley said. However, Mr Beazley said Wooldridge was grossly negligent when he took his eyes off the road for 10 seconds while checking his navigation system. Mr Beazley described the offences as too serious to issue a suspended sentence. The court heard Wooldridge had not consumed alcohol during the time of the crash and was not speeding or driving aggressively. DISCOVER WHAT’S POSSIBLE At Tenison Woods College we want our students to embark on a journey of discovery. A journey that leads them to discover an enthusiasm for learning, a passion for achieving, a desire to strive for their personal best and a yearning for more. Come and visit us to discover the possibilities at Tenison Woods College. YEAR 8 INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday 6 May, 7:30pm Held at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Mount Gambier Road, Millicent TWILIGHT TOUR Wednesday 20 May, 6:00pm Tenison Woods College, entrance and parking via Shepherdson Road. Guided tours departing from 6:00pm followed by a Year 8 Information Evening at 7:30pm. 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